Waste Connections Overview
- Year Founded
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1997
- Status
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Public
- Employees
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24,214
- Stock Symbol
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WCN
- Investments
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74
- Share Price
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$193.97
- (As of Friday Closing)
Waste Connections General Information
Description
Waste Connections is a North American waste management company focused on integrated waste collection services. The firm primarily focuses on residential, commercial, municipal, and industrial waste collection, with a secondary market focus on rural areas. With 113 landfills and 222 transfer stations as of 2024, it is the third-largest waste management company by revenue. Revenue is split among six operating segments: Western, Southern, Eastern, Central, Canada, and Midsouth.
Contact Information
Website
www.wasteconnections.comCorporate Office
- 6220 Highway 7
- Suite 600
- Woodbridge, Ontario L4H 4G3
- Canada
Corporate Office
- 6220 Highway 7
- Suite 600
- Woodbridge, Ontario L4H 4G3
- Canada
Waste Connections Timeline
Waste Connections Stock Performance
As of 13-Nov-2026, Waste Connections’s stock price is $193.97. Its current market cap is $48.5B with 250M shares.
(As of Friday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $193.97 | $193.92 | $146.89 - $196.51 | $48.5B | 250M | 1.62M | $4.46 |
Waste Connections Financials Summary
As of 30-Sep-2026, Waste Connections has a trailing 12-month revenue of $9.9B.
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In Thousands, USD |
TTM 30-Sep-2026 | FY 2025 31-Dec-2025 | FY 2024 31-Dec-2024 | FY 2023 31-Dec-2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | 48,235,516 | 53,721,772 | 52,637,740 | 45,475,975 |
| Revenue | 9,943,625 | 9,466,915 | 8,919,591 | 8,021,951 |
| EBITDA | 3,107,207 | 2,972,434 | 2,241,899 | 2,252,004 |
| Net Income | 1,133,467 | 1,076,557 | 617,573 | 762,800 |
| Total Assets | 21,510,268 | 21,129,363 | 19,817,809 | 17,915,876 |
| Total Debt | 9,758,026 | 9,131,043 | 8,393,376 | 7,022,206 |
Waste Connections Valuation & Funding
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Waste Connections Competitors (20)
One of Waste Connections’s 20 competitors is GFL Environmental, a Private Equity-Backed company based in Vaughan, Canada.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
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| GFL Environmental | Private Equity-Backed | Vaughan, Canada | ||||
| Waste Management | Formerly VC-backed | Houston, TX | ||||
| Stericycle | Formerly VC-backed | Bannockburn, IL | ||||
| Terrapure Environmental | Private Equity-Backed | Mississauga, Canada | ||||
| Casella Waste Systems | Formerly PE-Backed | Rutland, VT |
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Waste Connections Investments & Acquisitions (74)
Waste Connections’s most recent deal was a Corporate Asset Purchase with Centerpoint Properties (12 Acre Parking Lot in Miami Gardens, Florida) for . The deal was made on 08-Jul-2026.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerpoint Properties (12 Acre Parking Lot in Miami Gardens, Florida) | 08-Jul-2026 | Corporate Asset Purchase | Buildings and Property | ||
| One Waste Solutions | 01-Dec-2025 | Merger/Acquisition | Environmental Services (B2B) | ||
| Waste Connections (Recycling Facility in Hoboken, New Jersey) | 01-Jan-2025 | Corporate Asset Purchase | Buildings and Property | ||
| Unison Environmental Services | 23-Oct-2024 | Merger/Acquisition | Environmental Services (B2B) | ||
| Royal Waste Services | 10-Sep-2024 | Merger/Acquisition | Environmental Services (B2B) |
Waste Connections ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated November, 04, 2026
23.13 | Med Risk
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10-20
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20-30
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30-40
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40+
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Peers Analysis
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Waste Connections Exits (2)
Waste Connections’s most recent exit was on 26-Oct-2015 from Shamrock Disposal. The exit was categorized as .
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shamrock Disposal | 26-Oct-2015 | Completed |
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| Green Waste Solutions | 07-Mar-2012 | Merger/Acquisition | Completed |
Waste Connections Affiliates
Subsidiaries (93)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll-Off Express | Finksburg, MD | 2025 | |
| Nauset Disposal Holdings | Spring, TX | 2022 | |
| C&s Group Holdings | Pahrump, NV | 2020 | |
| Blossom Prairie Landfill | Spring, TX | 2019 | |
| Arrowhead Environmental Partners | Uniontown, AL | 2018 |
Waste Connections FAQs
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When was Waste Connections founded?
Waste Connections was founded in 1997.
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Where is Waste Connections headquartered?
Waste Connections is headquartered in Woodbridge, Canada.
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What is the size of Waste Connections?
Waste Connections has 24,214 total employees.
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What industry is Waste Connections in?
Waste Connections’s primary industry is Environmental Services (B2B).
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Is Waste Connections a private or public company?
Waste Connections is a Public company.
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What is Waste Connections’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for Waste Connections is WCN.
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What is the current stock price of Waste Connections?
As of 13-Nov-2026 the stock price of Waste Connections is $193.97.
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What is the current market cap of Waste Connections?
The current market capitalization of Waste Connections is $48.5B.
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What is Waste Connections’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for Waste Connections is $9.9B.
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Who are Waste Connections’s competitors?
GFL Environmental, Waste Management, Stericycle, Terrapure Environmental, and Casella Waste Systems are some of the 20 competitors of Waste Connections.
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What is Waste Connections’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
Waste Connections’s EPS for 12 months was $4.46.
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